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EJ55 DFY

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,894 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,270 miles

Offside body damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,433 miles

OSF body slightly damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,715 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF body slight damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs rusty and worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,658 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EJ55 DFY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ55 DFY registered?

EJ55 DFY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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